 Join the Summer Reading Club at all Grand Prairie libraries! Come to the library and pick up your reading log. Kids earn coupons as they read. Teens and adults earn entries into prize drawings.
Children’s performances are on Mondays at the following times:
- Warmack Library, 760 Bardin Rd. – 1 p.m.
- Shotwell Library, 2750 Graham St. – 3:30 p.m.
- Main Library, 901 Conover Dr. – 6 p.m.
Aug. 3: Life-Size Games (games vary by branch)
Aug. 10: Yoga Kids! with Sarah Sampson of Poser Kids Yoga
Aug. 17: Superhero Spectacular
For more information, call 972-237-5700 or click here. |
Low Cost Vaccinations and More
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The Spay Neuter Network’s mobile clinic will be doing vaccinations and sterilization surgeries at the Prairie Paws Adoption Center, 2222 W. Warrior Tr., on Monday, Aug. 17. Appointments must be made in advance for sterilization. Additionally, the Spay Neuter Network is offering $20 sterilizations on Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes throughout the entire month of August. Call 972-472-3500 to schedule an appointment or for more information.
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Register for After School Programs
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Tony Shotwell Life Center
972-237-7529
Picks up from Garcia Elementary, Travis Elementary and Harmony Science Academy
Charley Taylor Recreation Center
972-264-6890
Picks up at Lee Elementary
Dalworth Recreation Center
972-237-4760
Picks up at David Daniels Elementary
Mon-Fri (during school days) 3:20 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Includes: A p.m. snack and organized and supervised activities
$20/week/child (Lee, Garcia, and David Daniels)
$30/week/child (Travis and Harmony Science)
Register now. Spaces fill quickly.
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Battle for the Blood: Grand Prairie vs. Irving
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| Dallas County Commissioner, Dr. Elba Garcia, has challenged Grand Prairie and Irving to compete for the most summer blood donations. Let’s show Irving that Team Grand Prairie can win this.
Donate now through August 9!
The mobile donation center will be at various city locations throughout the summer. Click on the location to schedule a visit today!
Make sure to state that you’re donating on behalf of Team Grand Prairie! You may also donate at any Carter BloodCare location.
The winning city will be recognized by Dr. Elba Garcia on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Commissioners Court in Downtown Dallas.
A party for the winning team will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15. |
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Neighborhood Enrichment Team
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 The city of Grand Prairie Neighborhood Enrichment Team (NET) is a collaborative effort between city departments focusing on nuisance and chronic problem properties that have not responded to traditional methods of compliance. The Police Department, Code Enforcement, Fire Department, Housing and Neighborhood Services, Building Inspections, Environmental Services, Public Works, City Attorney and parks, Arts and Recreation Department are all part of the NET.
To be considered a “Nuisance or Chronic Problem Property,” the property must exhibit repeated non-compliance, constitute a long term public nuisance, or is of such a severe nature that the health, safety, and well-being of the citizens and businesses of the city of Grand Prairie is at risk.
To report a complaint or concern, call 972-237-8296 for assistance. |
 Saturday, Aug. 22
8 a.m.-2 p.m. Market Square 120 W. Main St.
Get your hot roasted Hatch chiles at Grand Prairie Farmers Market’s annual Hatch Chile Festival. Join us for live music, food and much more. Also, shop the market’s fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, coffee, tea, tamales, jellies and relishes, grass-fed meats, homemade soaps, candles and more. For more information, visit gptx.org/farmersmarket. |
Lake Parks at Joe Pool Lake
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Due to May flooding at Joe Pool Lake, Lynn Creek Park and Loyd Park have been partially or fully closed through most of the summer. The city’s Parks, Arts and Recreation Department has been working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to get the lake parks back to normal. The city hopes to have parks open for Labor Day weekend, but this is subject to change. For updates visit:
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New and Improved Mobile App
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 Grand Prairie residents can download the latest version iof the My GPTX mobile app – a convenient tool for keeping in touch with your city – from iTunes for iPhone/iPad or Google Play for Android. The app allows users to report issues to city staff (such as code violations, potholes, street light outages, etc.), track service requests, access the city’s phone and email directory, look up council district, trash and recycling days, nearest park and more.
My GPTX (formerly named Snap and Send) is free to download and is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and Android devices. Learn more at gptx.org/app |
Pipeline Monthly Newsletter
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The Pipeline water bill newsletter mails out monthly to residents who receive paper water bills. The newsletter is filled with city news and events. To view the Pipeline water bill newsletter online go to: gptx.org/pipeline |
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